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Willershausen I, Kopp M, Scholz M, Ströbel A, Seidel CL, Paulsen F, Uder M, Gölz L, May MS. Feasibility of 3 Tesla MRI for the assessment of mid-palatal suture maturation: a retrospective pilot study. Odontology 2025; 113:390-397. [PMID: 38758257 PMCID: PMC11717790 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-024-00950-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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The maxilla occupies a key position in dentofacial orthopaedics, since its transversal development can be directly influenced by orthodontic therapy. The maturation stages of the mid-palatal suture, which are obtained from cone-beam computed tomography images (CBCT), present an addition to clinical decision-making in transversal discrepancies of the upper jaw. In an endeavour to reduce ionizing radiation in adolescents and young adults, who are particularly susceptible to long term stochastic irradiation effects, we investigated the feasibility of 3 Tesla (3T) MRI in detecting the maturation stages of the mid-palatal suture. A collective of 30 patients aged 24-93 years with routine neck MRI at 3T, underwent an additional three-dimensional isotropic T1 weighted study sequence of the midface. Image evaluation was performed on axial, multi-planar formatted reconstructions of the dataset aligned to the midline axis of the palate, and curved reconstructions aligned to the concavity of the palate. Inverted images helped to achieve an image impression similar to the well-known CBCT appearance. All datasets were reviewed by three readers and mid-palatal maturation was scored twice according to Angelieri et al. Intra- and inter-rater agreement were evaluated to measure the robustness of the images for clinical evaluation. 3T MRI deemed reliable for the assessment of mid-palatal suture maturation and hence for the appraisal of the hard palate and its adjacent sutures. The data of this pilot study display the feasibility of non-ionizing cross-sectional MRI for the determination of sutural maturation stages. These findings underline the potential of MRI for orthodontic treatment planning, further contributing to the avoidance of unnecessary radiation doses.
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- Ines Willershausen
- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Institute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Center for Clinical Studies (CCS), Medical Faculty, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Elshehaby M, Albelasy NF, Elbialy MA, Hafez AM, Abdelnaby YL. Evaluation of pain intensity and airway changes in non-growing patients treated by MARPE with and without micro-osteoperforation: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:1411. [PMID: 39563319 PMCID: PMC11577652 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-05196-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2024] [Accepted: 11/12/2024] [Indexed: 11/21/2024] Open
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TRIAL DESIGN Parallel. OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of mini-screw assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) with/without micro-osteoperforation (MOP) on the airway and pain intensity in non-growing patients with maxillary transverse deficiency. METHOD Two equal groups of twenty-four individuals aged ≥ 19 years old with maxillary transverse deficit were randomly assigned. MOP-facilitated MARPE was used to treat one group (MMG), and the other group was treated with MARPE without MOP (NMG). For airway evaluation, CBCT images were obtained 2 months before starting the palatal expansion and 3 months after finishing the expansion in 28 days. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to measure the pain level. RESULTS Significant suture opening was observed in both groups. All linear measurements of the nasal cavity and volumetric measurements of the nasal passage and oropharyngeal airway increased significantly in both groups, with no significant difference between them. Moderate pain was experienced in the first two weeks of expansion in MMG (5.11 ± 0.30), while more significant pain was recorded in NMG (6.87 ± 0.40). Pain decreased significantly in the following two weeks in MMG (2.77 ± 0.39) and in NMG (5.11 ± 0.32), with a significant difference between the two groups throughout the entire duration of expansion. CONCLUSION Transverse maxillary deficit was successfully treated with both expansion methods, with and without MOP, with comparable skeletal effects at the nasal levels and airway volumetric improvement. So, MOP did not provide any further advantage in improving the airway volume after maxillary expansion. However, it significantly reduced pain intensity throughout the entire duration of expansion. TRIAL REGISTRATION The protocol registration and results system (PRS) of ClinicalTrials.gov has this RCT registered under the number NCT06502041 on 13/07/2024.
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- Moataz Elshehaby
- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine Dentistry, Delta University for Science and Technology, Algomhoria St, Mansaura, 35116, Egypt.
- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Marañón-Vásquez GA, de Andrade ACDV, Maia LC, Dos Santos RL, Tanaka OM, Paranhos LR, Oliveira DD, Pithon MM. Effect of treatment of transverse maxillary deficiency using rapid palatal expansion on oral health-related quality of life in children: complementary results for a controlled clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:525. [PMID: 39269644 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05902-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of rapid palatal expansion (RPE) using Haas-type expanders on children's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) and compare said effect with that previously reported for the use of Hyrax-type expanders. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty participants aged 8-10 years with transverse maxillary deficiency were treated using Haas appliances. OHRQOL was measured using the CPQ8 - 10 before RPE, during RPE (T1), at the end of RPE (T2), and 1 month after appliance removal (T3). Generalized mixed models were fitted to assess the effect of the Haas-type expander compared to previously collected data (a nontreated and a Hyrax-type expander-treated group). RESULTS RPE with Haas-type appliances had a negative impact on overall OHRQOL at T1 and T2 (P = 0.001), and a positive impact at T3 (P = 0.001). The Haas-type expander had a significantly greater negative impact on OHRQOL than the Hyrax-type appliance during RPE. At T1, overall scores using the Haas-type expander were 1.08 times the scores using the Hyrax-type expander (i.e., 8% increase; 95% CI, 1.01-1.17; P = 0.033). Patients using the Haas appliance had 1.24 times the scores of those using Hyrax-type devices for the oral symptoms domain at T1 (i.e., 24% increase; 95% CI, 1.06-1.46; P = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS Correction of the transverse maxillary deficiency by RPE using the Haas appliance in children 8-10 years improves OHRQOL. The Haas- and Hyrax-type devices temporarily worsen OHRQOL during treatment, however, the negative impact is less with the Hyrax-type expander than with the Haas-type expander, because it causes fewer negative oral symptoms. CLINICAL RELEVANCE From a patient-centered perspective, the use of the Hyrax over the Haas appliance may be suggested as it causes less negative oral symptoms during use.
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- Guido Artemio Marañón-Vásquez
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 325 - Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-617, Brazil.
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- Department of Health II, School of Medicine, Southwest Bahia State University, Av. José Moreira Sobrinho, s/n, Jequiezinho, Jequié, BA, 45206190, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 325 - Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-617, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Rua. São Paulo, 745 - Centro, Gov., Valadares, MG, 35010-180, Brazil
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- School of Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Rua. Imac. Conceição, 1155 - Bloco 3 - 1º andar - Prado Velho, Bloco 9, Curitiba, PR, 80215- 182, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Anexo B - Bairro Umuarama, Uberlândia, MG, 38405-320, Brazil
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- School of Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Av. D. José Gaspar, 500 - Prédio 46 - Sala 101 - Coração Eucarístico, Belo Horizonte, MG, 30535901, Brazil
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- Department of Health I, School of Dentistry, Southwest Bahia State University, Av. José Moreira Sobrinho, s/n, Jequiezinho, Jequié, BA, 45206190, Brazil.
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Aliaga-Del Castillo A, Marañón-Vásquez GA, Janson G, Vilanova L, Miranda F, Massaro C, Bellini-Pereira SA, Arriola-Guillén LE, Yatabe M, Ruellas AC, Cevidanes L, Garib D. Oral health-related quality of life, adaptation/discomfort during open bite treatment with spurs: complementary analysis from a randomized clinical trial. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5732. [PMID: 38459254 PMCID: PMC10923863 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56363-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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This single-center trial aimed to longitudinally compare the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL), adaptation and discomfort during anterior open bite (AOB) treatment with lingual spurs and build-ups (SBU) versus spurs only (S) approaches. Children (7-11 years) with AOB were randomly allocated into two treatment groups (SBU or S). The Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ8-10) was applied 1 and 12 months after installation of the appliances. Questionnaires evaluating functional adaptation and discomfort during the first month of treatment were also applied. A visual analog scale (VAS) was used in these questionnaires. Generalized mixed models were used for analyzing OHRQOL and discomfort data. Generalized linear models were used to assess adaptation outcomes (α = 0.05). The SBU group included 24 patients (7 males and 17 females; mean age 8.2 years) and the S group included 25 patients (11 males and 14 females; mean age 8.3 years). Regardless of the treatment type, overall OHRQOL scores at 12 months were 0.69 times those recorded at 1 month after the appliances installation (i.e., ~ 31% reduction; exp (β) = 0.69; 95% CI: 0.55, 0.88). A significant interaction between treatment and time was detected for the 'functional limitations' domain. For this domain, a significant improvement from the first to the twelfth month was observed in the S group (P < 0.001). Patients in both treatment groups showed similar and easy adaptation to the appliances. Independent of the type of treatment, tongue-related discomfort decreased over time. One week and one month after the appliance's delivery, the discomfort scores were 0.19 (i.e., ~ 81% reduction; exp (β) = 0.19; 95% CI: 0.13, 0.28; P < 0.001) and 0.02 (i.e., ~ 98% reduction; exp (β) = 0.02; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.07; P < 0.001) times, respectively, those issued immediately after the installation of the appliances. Regardless of treatment type; overall OHRQOL improved from the first to the twelfth month of AOB treatment. The functional limitations score decreased in the S group. Children showed easy adaptation, and their discomfort decreased 1 week after the installation of the appliances.Trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov; NCT03702881, date of registration: October 11, 2018.
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- Aron Aliaga-Del Castillo
- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, 17012901, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, 17012901, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, 17012901, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, 17012901, Brazil
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- Division of Orthodontics and Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Universidad Científica del Sur, 15067, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941901, Brazil
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- Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, 17012901, Brazil
- Department of Orthodontics, Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, 17012900, Brazil
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Guerino P, Ortiz FR, Marquezan M, Ardenghi TM, Ferrazzo VA. Impact of orthodontic treatment on OHRQoL of adolescents: a longitudinal study. Dental Press J Orthod 2024; 29:e2423136. [PMID: 38359314 PMCID: PMC10871072 DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.29.1.e2423136.oar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent to which orthodontic treatment need is perceived by the patients and by the orthodontist, as well as the possible impacts on the OHRQoL (Oral Health-Related Quality of Life) over the course of conventional orthodontic treatment in adolescent patients. METHODS The sample consisted of 55 adolescents. The perception of patients and orthodontists relative to the malocclusion was evaluated by the IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need). The OHRQoL was evaluated by the Child-OIDP (Child-Oral Impacts on Daily Performances) questionnaire before the conventional orthodontic appliance was bonded (T0); and at the following time intervals: after one week (T1), one month (T2), three months (T3), six months (T4), and after the end of orthodontic treatment (T5). RESULTS Adolescents who had large orthodontic treatment needs had a poor OHRQoL, according to their self-perception (p=0.003) and according to the orthodontist's perception (p<0.001), when compared with patients with small and moderate needs. There was statistically significant difference in the OHRQoL between the time intervals T0 and T1 (p=0.021), T2 and T3 (p<0.001), T3 and T4 (p=0.033), and T0 and T5 (p<0.002). At the end of treatment, all evaluated participants reported an improvement in OHRQoL. CONCLUSIONS It was concluded that adolescents and orthodontists agreed with regard to the perception of orthodontic treatment need. In the first week and in the first month of orthodontic treatment, there was a negative impact on the OHRQoL. After three months, an improvement of OHRQoL was detected, which has progressed over time.
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- Paula Guerino
- Federal University of Santa Maria, Postgraduate program in Dental Sciences (Santa Maria/RS, Brazil)
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- Federal University of Santa Maria, Postgraduate program in Dental Sciences (Santa Maria/RS, Brazil)
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- Federal University of Santa Maria, Department of Stomatology (Santa Maria/RS, Brazil)
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Peter E, Monisha J, Edward Benson P, Ani George S. Does orthodontic treatment improve the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life when assessed using the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire-a 3-year prospective longitudinal cohort study. Eur J Orthod 2023; 45:773-780. [PMID: 37499205 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjad040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the change in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) following orthodontic treatment using the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) and to test the responsiveness of MIQ to treatment-associated changes. METHODS A longitudinal prospective cohort study, in an orthodontic postgraduate centre, Kerala, India. Patients under 18 years were invited to complete the MIQ before the start of treatment (T0) and 1 month after treatment completion (T1). TheIndex of Orthodontic Treatment Need and Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) scores were assessed at both time periods as well as a global transition judgement at T1. RESULTS Two hundred and ten participants were recruited and 162 completed both questionnaires (45.1% males; 54.9% females; age = 12-18 years, mean = 16.8; SD = 1.7). There was large reduction in MIQ scores from T0 (mean = 28.1, SD = 6.1) to T1 (mean = 3.7, SD = 2.6). 53% reported a large improvement in oral health and related life quality after treatment, 32% minimal change, and 15% no change. None reported worsening in OHRQoL at T1. There was a significant positive correlation between change in MIQ score and change in PAR score (r = 0.358), pretreatment aesthetic component (rho = 0.467) and dental health component (rho = 0.491) of the index of orthodontic treatment (IOTN-DHC), and treatment time (rho = 0.502). Regression analysis revealed the change in PAR score and pretreatment IOTN-DHC to be independent predictors of change in MIQ score. Standardized effect size (4.0) and standardized response mean (2.9) were large and the minimal important difference was 7.7. Receiver operating characteristic analysis reported a high diagnostic accuracy of MIQ. CONCLUSIONS There was a significant improvement in OHRQoL following orthodontic treatment when assessed using a condition-specific measure for malocclusion. MIQ was found to be responsive to changes associated with orthodontic treatment.
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- Elbe Peter
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Government Dental College, Kottayam, Kerala, 686008, India
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
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- Orthodontics School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Government Dental College, Kottayam, Kerala, 686008, India
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Yalcin A, Aras I, Gode S, Durusoy D, Sezgin B, Eyigor S, Aras A. Evaluation of swallowing in transverse maxillary deficiency patients before and after rapid maxillary expansion. Angle Orthod 2023; 93:552-557. [PMID: 37083753 PMCID: PMC10575642 DOI: 10.2319/101222-703.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate swallowing function in relation to oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) in adolescents who had transverse maxillary deficiency with posterior crossbite and high-arched palate, before, and after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty patients (mean age: 13.0 ± 3.1) with bilateral posterior crossbite and high-arched palate (RME group: RMEG) and 20 volunteers (mean age: 13.4 ± 2.6) with Class I crowding without posterior crossbite or high-arched palate (control group: CG) were recruited. OD signs and symptoms were evaluated using the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) questionnaire, patient complaints, and physical examination of swallowing function before (T1) and 7 months after (T2) RME. Additionally, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) with water, yogurt, and cracker was performed. In CG, evaluation of swallowing was performed only once, corresponding to T1 of RMEG. RESULTS Prevalence of OD signs and symptoms based on patient complaints and physical examination of swallowing was low (5%-15%), and nonsignificant differences were observed between CG and RMEG at T1 for these parameters as well as for EAT-10 scores. Total post-swallow pharyngeal residue with yogurt was significantly different between CG and RMEG at T1, with a prevalence of 60% in RMEG (P < .05). There was no significant difference regarding residue with yogurt between T1 and T2 in RMEG (P > .05). CONCLUSION Patients with a maxillary transverse deficiency were affected by pharyngeal residue as indicated by FEES, but it did not appear to improve in short-term follow-up in patients treated with RME.
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- Corresponding author: Isil Aras, DDS, MSc, PhD, School of Orthodontics, Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences, Jacksonville University, 5491 Dolphin Point, Jacksonville, FL 32211, USA (e-mail: )
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Kapetanović A, Noverraz RRM, Listl S, Bergé SJ, Xi T, Schols JGJH. What is the Oral Health-related Quality of Life following Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE)? A prospective clinical cohort study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:423. [PMID: 36138473 PMCID: PMC9502924 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02444-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) is a non-surgical orthodontic treatment for transverse maxillary deficiency. This study aimed to investigate the Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) and pain perception of patients undergoing MARPE treatment. Methods 42 consecutive patients (9 men, 33 women) from the age of 16 onwards (mean: 27.4 ± 9.3 years; range 17.1–55.7 years) who received a MARPE treatment were included. OHRQoL was assessed with the short form of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. Patients filled out the questionnaire at baseline (T0) and weekly during the expansion phase (P1) and in the post-expansion phase (P2). Pain intensity was assessed with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) questionnaire and filled out daily during expansion, along with a question on the intake of analgesics. The mean weekly and total OHIP-score and OHIP-score per domain were calculated at T0, P1 and P2, as well as mean weekly and total VAS-scores for average pain, maximum pain and analgesics intake during P1. Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to test for differences in OHIP between T0, P1 and P2. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results The mean OHIP-score was 10.86 ± 9.71 at T0 and increased to 17.18 ± 10.43 during P1 (p < 0.001), after which it returned to pre-expansion levels, 9.27 ± 7.92 (p = 0.907) during P2. At the domain level, there was a statistically significant increase in OHIP-score at P1 for functional limitation, physical pain, psychological discomfort and social disability. The mean VAS-score for average pain during expansion was 16.00 ± 19.73 mm. Both OHIP-score (25.00 ± 10.25), average pain (33.72 ± 16.88 mm), maximum pain (44.47 ± 17.99 mm) and analgesics intake (59%) were highest at initiation of the expansion and decreased by the end of expansion. Conclusions MARPE is a generally well-tolerated expansion treatment. A temporary decline in OHRQoL and moderate pain are present at the start of expansion, followed by a recovery of OHRQoL and very mild pain during the rest of treatment. Clinicians should be aware of the effects of MARPE on patients’ quality of life and manage the expected discomfort and impediments with adequate communication and patient education.
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- Aldin Kapetanović
- Department of Dentistry - Orthodontics and Craniofacial Biology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Dentistry - Orthodontics and Craniofacial Biology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry - Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry - Orthodontics and Craniofacial Biology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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